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KB53 UTH

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

150,188 mi
Last recorded150,188 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 UTH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 150,188 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low, 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 142,418 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 136,244 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 129,978 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 129,978 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (Front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 123,304 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Dec 2021 123,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 115,540 miles

both front tyres worn close to wear bars

Fail 26 Nov 2020 115,540 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 2 Dec 2019 109,785 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 102,540 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 102,540 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 88,301 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 73,891 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 3 ()

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 57,204 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 57,200 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 41,010 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 41,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 23,486 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 22,095 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 20,695 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 19,460 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 17,144 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 14,594 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 7 Feb 2009 14,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 11,052 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 8,335 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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KB53 UTH is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2004 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 98,966 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KB53 UTH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KB53 UTH is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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